Did you know streaming TV was the future? Nielsen data shows streaming TV viewership in the US surpassed cable for the first time this July. About 34.8 percent of viewing time went to shows on internet services — slightly more than the 34.4... Read More
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YouTube TV warned customers Monday that all Disney-owned channels, including ABC, FX, Disney Channel and ESPN, will go dark on YouTube TV starting December 17 if a new carriage deal is not reached. Absent a new deal, YouTube TV said it will cut its... Read More
Seeking to boost its Peacock streaming service, Comcast’s NBCUniversal unit is looking at moving most of its content from Hulu to an exclusive position on Peacock, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The Journal report says... Read More
According to Discovery’s earnings call, the company closed Q3 with 20 million paying subscribers across its services including Discovery+, up 3 million from the previous quarter. It was also hinted at the high possibility that Discovery+ and HBO... Read More
It’s no secret that Netflix is diversifying. In June, the company began expanding its podcasting footprint. Two weeks ago, the company picked up its first game studio as part of its new gaming initiative. Now the company is teaming up with a big... Read More
Disney+ has been utilizing its Premier Access feature as a way to generate revenue as well as hype for its new releases during a year where theatrical premieres were limited due to the pandemic. There’s the question of whether Disney+ will... Read More
This morning, the Emmy Awards dropped the full 2021 nominations list. Some of your fave shows probably made the cut— The Crown, The Mandalorian, and WandaVision were big names. But underneath friendly competition between these... Read More
Starting August 13, the price of ESPN+ will increase to $6.99/month or $69.99/year, up from $5.99/month or $59.99/year. The price of the Disney bundle with Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu, which starts at $14/month, will not increase. The price of UFC... Read More
Disney released its Mulan remake exclusively for Disney+ subscribers for an additional $30. Originally set to premiere March 27, pandemic mayhem postponed the in-person release multiple times. Disney finally skipped theaters and unveiled Mulan to... Read More
Disney Pixar movies have captured people’s hearts across generations, and audiences loved the magic of the latest Pixar movie Onward, too. But with theaters shutting down during the pandemic, it’s a good time to stay in and revisit your favorite... Read More